Polar bear Capital of the World

Have you ever wondered where the Polar Bear capital of the world is?  Well it’s right here in Canada.  Specifically, it’s Churchill, Manitoba which is on Hudson’s Bay in the Arctic Circle.There are typically two optimal seasons to travel here: summer and fall.  I’ll go over how to get there as well as the benefits of travelling during the two seasons.Most will probably have to fly to Winnipeg and catch a train to Churchill, which takes...

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Do Movies inspire Travel?

While watching a movie, do you ever catch yourself thinking, " I wanna go there!" Or "wow, what a breathtaking scenery?  I'm sure a lot of us have "discovered" destinations, we had not thought about prior to watching certain films. I'll share what's on my list: Lord of the Rings- filmed in New Zealand. I admit, I was one of the fans caught up in the Trilogy when it hit theatres, and still so, when I bought it on dvd (and watched it over and...

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Culinary Travel

What is culinary travel? Is it when the dish ran away with the spoon? Possibly to save the meatball that rolled away when somebody sneezed? No, that’s silly. Culinary travel is a trend for travellers who seek destinations that appeal mostly to three of the particular 5 senses… taste, smell, and sight. Some tour operators offer specialized itineraries where tourists can experience not only the culture, but the cuisine of the area.  Itineraries...

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Get away for the Girls

Sometimes I catch myself day dreaming, that I’m somewhere far away, relaxing, with my closest friends. I’ve never actually had the chance to do this for real, though that’s not to say that it can’t or won’t be done. What I’m talking about is the girls only trip. Some lucky bachelorettes do this with their inner circle of friends for a week or weekend, living it up before the wedding day, but who says you can’t have a girls only holiday without...

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Family Travelling

Family travelling is a 2 part series consisting of Travelling with an infant (under 2) and Travelling with Children (2-17). Part 1: Travelling with an infant (under 2 years of age) Since having my son we’ve been sticking to the all inclusive resorts for our vacations.  My husband wants us to go on adventure tours, but unfortunately the minimum age for many is 6.Apart from the comfort of the all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean one also has to consider what they seek in a vacation.  Are you looking to discover the local culture? ...

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Babymooning

Everyone’s heard of taking a honeymoon; the romantic getaway after one of the biggest days in a couples life.  A new trend that I’ve started to notice is the increase in the number of couples seeking a babymoon.  Essentially it’s a vacation that a couple would like to take as the last time for just the two of them, before the arrival of their bundle of joy. Some people go on a babymoon prior to conceiving, while others decide they need...

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